Social Worker - Children with Disabilities - Northamptonshire

Caritas Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Access to employee assistance programs

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our team in Northamptonshire, focusing onChildren with Disabilities. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to assess needs, develop tailored plans, and provide families with practical support.

The ideal candidate will have a recognised Social Work degree, be registered with Social Work England, and bring experience with children with disabilities.

Qualifications

• A recognized Social Work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work or equivalent).
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience working with children with disabilities and their families.
• Strong assessment, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate approach.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to identify the needs and strengths of children with disabilities and their families.
• Developing and implementing personalized care plans in partnership with families and relevant stakeholders.
• Providing direct support and guidance to families, helping them navigate available resources and services.
• Monitoring and reviewing progress, making necessary adjustments to care plans as required.
• Advocating for the rights and needs of children with disabilities, ensuring their voices are heard.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in compliance with local and national regulations.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Compassionate approach

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our team in Northamptonshire, focusing on Children with Disabilities. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified professional looking to make a significant impact in the lives of children and their families. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to provide tailored support and interventions, ensuring the best outcomes for children with disabilities.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting assessments to identify the needs and strengths of children with disabilities and their families.
• Developing and implementing personalized care plans in partnership with families and relevant stakeholders.
• Providing direct support and guidance to families, helping them navigate available resources and services.
• Monitoring and reviewing progress, making necessary adjustments to care plans as required.
• Advocating for the rights and needs of children with disabilities, ensuring their voices are heard.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in compliance with local and national regulations.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:

• A recognized Social Work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work or equivalent).
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience working with children with disabilities and their families.
• Strong assessment, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate approach.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and training.

• flexible working arrangements
• generous annual leave
• access to employee assistance programs

Join us in making a difference in the lives of children with disabilities and their families in Northamptonshire. We look forward to receiving your application!